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227. Yes he is! It's weird how praising him gets such an odd response.

Wed Aug 2, 2017, 07:28 PM

Aug 2017

I wonder why no one ever complains when other politicians are praised here? Even McCain and other Republicans get all kinds of compliments. So why is praise of Bernie so controversial?

Oh, right, I forgot.

Bernie did a bad bad thing.

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Sanders preps month-long campaign for single-payer health care, with legislation to follow [View all] Donkees Aug 2017 OP

Anybody know where people can add their name as citizen co-sponsor? Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #1

Link: Donkees Aug 2017 #3

Thanks so much for the link... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #4

Is that Sanders' campaign website? George II Aug 2017 #54

Looks like it. leftofcool Aug 2017 #55

It clearly says "Friends of Bernie Sanders". beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #56

Perhaps because of this: George II Aug 2017 #59

What does that have to do with a citizens' website ? beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #62

It's not a "citizens' website", it's only one page on his campaign website. George II Aug 2017 #67

It's a PAC, not his official campaign website. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #69

It's not a PAC, https://berniesanders.com is his official campaign website. George II Aug 2017 #80

Says here it's a PAC: beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #84

I prefer to rely on the FEC.gov site which contains data submitted by the candidate himself. George II Aug 2017 #92

Still not getting why it matters if a PAC is collecting signatures. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #94

It doesn't matter if a PAC collects signatures, did anyone one ever say that? I didn't see it. George II Aug 2017 #99

So the molehill is now back to a mountain! Excellent! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #100

Does that mean that you're admitting that berniesanders.com is Sanders' campaign website... George II Aug 2017 #108

Nope, still looks like a PAC to me. I'll let you know if I find his official website. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #111

Whether it looks like a PAC to you or not doesn't change what it really is. Don't bother... George II Aug 2017 #126

Nope, I'm good. I signed it. THANKS FOR THE LINK, DONKEES! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #130

Bless your heart. George II Aug 2017 #131

May the Force be with you. Live Long and Prosper. R'Amen! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #137

Your laborious and petulant arguing of the irrelevant is most bemusing. LanternWaste Aug 2017 #200

Well there is that whole honesty and integrity thing, when you give you name Ninsianna Aug 2017 #95

So don't sign it. Problem solved! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #98

No problem there. I stopped signing up for emai lsists. leftofcool Aug 2017 #110

Oh, I'm not stupid enough to fall for these types of scams, I worry about the Ninsianna Aug 2017 #112

'MURKA! APPLE PIE! MUSTANGS! RED WHITE AND BLUE! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #117

I'm sorry, I don't understand, what are you trying to say? I don't have the decoder Ninsianna Aug 2017 #120

If you think that's what I posted then you do need that decoder ring. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #124

Perhaps set down the super special decoder ring, and re-read my post, Ninsianna Aug 2017 #132

Glad I could help! People usually recognize the hello Cthulhu in my sig line. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #134

Oh, is that what that is? Ninsianna Aug 2017 #138

Well science fiction isn't for everyone, it takes imagination. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #142

I guess not. I'm a fan, and it doesn't really take imagination, unless you're writing it Ninsianna Aug 2017 #157

"adult fan fics that involves tentacles as some sort of sexual appendage"? beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #160

Someone who had apparently discovered it online, I had no idea that such a thing Ninsianna Aug 2017 #161

Sounds like someone is watching too many x rated Japanese cartoons LostOne4Ever Aug 2017 #171

Hey now, the people who enjoy their tentacles need to get their freak on too, Ninsianna Aug 2017 #173

I will agree with that, but let's not neglect classic literature while we are at it. Nt LostOne4Ever Aug 2017 #175

Yes, H.P. Lovecraft should be required reading. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #178

Tentacle enthusiasts are probably into both. After all Lovecraft might be the entry Ninsianna Aug 2017 #183

Perhaps the tentacle enthusiasts are not into classical literature? Ninsianna Aug 2017 #182

It does, doesn't it? beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #177

That seems a bit judgey, perhaps the tentacled kitty is just that kind of cartoon. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #184

"as long as everyone is a consenting adult human they can get their freak on any way they want" Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #199

Right? I don't care if someone starts thinking about tentacle porn when they see Cthulhu. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #201

Anyway, it's not Lovecraft's fault so much as Hokusai's. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #202

You're exactly right, he did get the er...tentacle rolling on that particular genre. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #204

What a broad-ranging talent that man had. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #205

I do as well. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #209

You think? "The Great Wave" is everywhere. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #214

Showing 'Dream of a Fisherman's Wife' on Mad Men garnered a lot of attention. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #215

..right! I forgot about that. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #216

That "ie" vs. "y" was intentional, and no, "synergie" isn't an acceptable variant to "synergy".... George II Aug 2017 #192

I wonder what that decoder ring turned that totally wrong definition into. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #193

You are right. And it also matters who mines that personal data, authorized or not. George II Aug 2017 #103

That seems to be the point. Funds seeking venture that's ensnaring gullible folks Ninsianna Aug 2017 #105

Note that on the website linked above each and every page has a "contrbute" button at the top right. George II Aug 2017 #115

I know from experience that most "petitions" are simply trying to capture emails ehrnst Oct 2017 #251

Using that personal info on multiple political causes is called synergy, isn't it? QC Aug 2017 #106

Yes, I believe that is the correct term. But isn't it spelled synergie? beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #113

Now that you mention it, I believe that is an acceptable variant. n/t QC Aug 2017 #116

Um... no. Your friend is having a jest at your expense. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #135

No, that's not what the word means, and it's spelled with a "y". Ninsianna Aug 2017 #133

No, that's not what that's called. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #128

Thanks. mountain grammy Aug 2017 #66

Kick And Rec Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #2

Why not craft the legislation then run the campaign to get notice for it? nt Blue_true Aug 2017 #5

Because that would require real work? Expecting Rain Aug 2017 #13

excellent, I'm super glad you made the point that Sanders isn't a Democrat ProfessorPlum Aug 2017 #197

Especially since he's been working on "single payer" for at least 24 years: George II Aug 2017 #15

At least somebody is... Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #17

Many have been, in fact Congressman John Conyers has introduced a "single payer" bill every year.... George II Aug 2017 #19

So you're saying it's a good thing to keep introducing this bill in the senate. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #22

That is a very long time. nt sheshe2 Aug 2017 #24

Yes, just like John Conyers! So I'm glad they haven't given up. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #26

Thank you for recognizing Conyers hard work. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #29

With you.. as usual.... pangaia Aug 2017 #30

Hey you! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #35

Then why didn't he introduce it in March when he first said he would, and why is he now.... George II Aug 2017 #25

Maybe because it wasn't ready and he was trying to save the ACA. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #33

Um..... George II Aug 2017 #44

Actually it says "has been promoting single payer universal health care since he took office in 1991 beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #46

You mean he was working on the Clinton's universal health care legislation in the 90's, R B Garr Aug 2017 #49

Actually he supported single payer universal h/c before the Clintons came on the scene. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #51

He made a speech...? But luckily the Clintons were actively working towards health care for all R B Garr Aug 2017 #61

Glad you recognize he's been on board for longer than most. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #65

Glad you agree that He needs to be honest and R B Garr Aug 2017 #77

How silly, why would that need to be part of the bill? beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #82

Where did I say my post should be part of a bill? R B Garr Aug 2017 #118

You guys just don't quit do ya... pangaia Aug 2017 #86

I think their support for Senator Sanders' bill is awesome! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #91

Roger that, pangaia Aug 2017 #123

Uh oh! They know we're Burlingtonian ALBANIANS! We've been discovered! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #176

Don't forget the secret decoder ring and the tentacles! Ninsianna Aug 2017 #185

I know an art dealer in paris AND a great cellist. pangaia Aug 2017 #187

Lol! Of course you do! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #210

LOL. good one pangaia Aug 2017 #244

Who is "you guys"? Ninsianna Aug 2017 #121

Excellent point, Ninsianna. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #136

Right? Ninsianna Aug 2017 #139

Hey, you deep breath. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #143

Thanks Sheshe! Ninsianna Aug 2017 #155

I am also a democrat. Sometimes we disagree about things. pangaia Aug 2017 #189

Ooh, good catch. Who is he speaking for... R B Garr Aug 2017 #159

Odd when Democrats are referred to as "you guys" or "them" in places for Democrats! betsuni Aug 2017 #168

Or not so much. Remember how many "Burlingtonians" were online and found to have been Ninsianna Aug 2017 #170

I hope you are not suggesting I am an Albanian. pangaia Aug 2017 #191

No it's not odd. We sometimes disagree on things. Fine. pangaia Aug 2017 #190

This is way beyond liking or disliking a particular candidate. R B Garr Aug 2017 #220

Yes, we are all democrats. Did you read the other part of my post? pangaia Aug 2017 #188

Yet somehow not when the Democrats were writing ACA BainsBane Aug 2017 #76

So you're saying he was pragmatic since he did support it and even added an amendment? beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #79

I support universal healthcare BainsBane Aug 2017 #144

That's nice. I have to do a few chores so I skimmed your post. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #146

No, your skimming skills BainsBane Aug 2017 #156

Wow! Your constant, passionate defense of Sanders NastyRiffraff Aug 2017 #198

Aw, I'm glad you're so "touched". You guys know why I do that, right? beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #203

Yet Jake Tapper asked him real questions about why Vermont doesn't have single payer. R B Garr Aug 2017 #208

Huh? He's a US Senator from VT - not the VT Governor or even a VT state legislator... JoeStuckInOH Aug 2017 #211

The question is why does Vermont not have single payer. R B Garr Aug 2017 #212

Right? Tapper doesn't know the difference between a US and a state senator? beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #213

Bernie seemed to know why Jake Tapper asked him. R B Garr Aug 2017 #221

Ted Kennedy was instrumental in getting "Romneycare" implemented in MA. He was a US Senator, no seaglass Aug 2017 #248

Keep it up!!! NastyRiffraff Aug 2017 #217

"It's an experiment" At least you admit that you are intentionally trying to R B Garr Aug 2017 #223

Heh. betsuni Aug 2017 #224

It is sad. Looks desperate, too. R B Garr Aug 2017 #228

Nah, you do that because Bernie is awesome! Lordquinton Aug 2017 #225

Yes he is! It's weird how praising him gets such an odd response. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #227

BMUS, you're the strongest woman on this site Lordquinton Aug 2017 #235

Thank you, my friend. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #236

Promoting it, but he still doesn't have a plan. Expecting Rain Aug 2017 #87

It's probably similar to his other Medicare for All bills. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #88

Medicare for all is not the cure. Some seem to think it is free. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #141

Tell that to the 100+ Dems who cosponsored John Conyers house bill. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #145

Now it is Conyers bill. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #147

You do realize that Conyers is in the house and Bernie's in the Senate, right? beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #148

Nope. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #151

Well then you should start googling! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #152

No kidding. How is this a bad thing? beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #20

'cause its Bernie. LOL.... pangaia Aug 2017 #32

Precisely! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #36

A few lurking Wiley Coyotes.. pangaia Aug 2017 #40

Nooooooo! Poor octo. I love cephalopods! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #45

Yeah, I went to hear 'you know who," heh heh... whom we won't mention here.. pangaia Aug 2017 #90

I am so jealous. I'll bet it was sublime... beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #96

Amazing to see isn't it? Fighting for universal healthcare - oh that Bernie. Nanjeanne Aug 2017 #64

Because there is no way this goes through...and it risks the ACA which needs help with stabilizing Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #166

Because Bernie did something very, very, very, very, very naughty! QC Aug 2017 #42

Yes he did! Bad Bernie! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #48

Because the repugs will never let it get to the floor for a vote. brush Aug 2017 #60

Keep that powder dry! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #68

It's like a great man once said: QC Aug 2017 #72

A wise man indeed! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #74

It's John Conyers' bill. Looking forward to Bernie explaining that he is endorsing R B Garr Aug 2017 #47

How interesting. Good to know. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #93

His name is John Conyers, but I guess giving him credit for his actual bill that he's Ninsianna Aug 2017 #97

Lol! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #102

Why are you "loling" at John Conyers? Ninsianna Aug 2017 #104

I'm LOLing at the idea that Bernie is some sort of EVIL VILLAIN. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #109

so you're loling at something that you and only you created out of whole cloth? Ninsianna Aug 2017 #114

Nope, pretty sure this was in your post: beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #122

Has Bernie put foward the bill yet? I'll credit when there is an actual bill. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #163

First. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #149

I haven't taken orders since I left the service and I'm not about to start now beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #150

I will not read the whole thread to see what you posted prior to mine. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #153

Oh dear, and I was almost out the door too. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #154

Well, that's usually the reason for "petitions" from orgs ehrnst Oct 2017 #254

Not successfully. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #252

:) sheshe2 Aug 2017 #23

Quoting his e-mail, there needs to be ''an unprecedented organizing and educational campaign'' Donkees Aug 2017 #16

That was easy enough. Thank you! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #18

Does that include fact checking of the legislation? ehrnst Oct 2017 #253

Maybe the idea is to build early momentum loyalsister Aug 2017 #50

Awesome. Now is the time to strike. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #6

No, I think we should keep our powder dry and take Casterly Rock first. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #8

Oops, I thought you were talking about this powder: beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #10

It's been such a traumatic few days for mental imagery, with Bannon, et al... Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #11

Non Newtonian fluids are cool! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #12

Or.. MISTER BUBBLE "Keep Dry" pangaia Aug 2017 #34

Wow! That brings back memories! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #39

Lazlo Toth forever...... pangaia Aug 2017 #43

Found one! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #52

OH MY GODDESS !!!!!!!!!!!!! pangaia Aug 2017 #85

You're welcome! Glad I could find it. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #125

That stuff just gave me a rash Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #164

At least you didn't have to worry about tentacles back then! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #167

and here, I thought HP Lovecraft just made printers! Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #179

He was diabolical enough to design them. No tentacles required. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #180

14th time's a charm! (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #255

DURec leftstreet Aug 2017 #7

K&R nt Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #9

K&R emulatorloo Aug 2017 #14

i'm glad he's decided to support Conyer's bill. BainsBane Aug 2017 #21

Me too, Lots of questions. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #27

+1000000 nt Fresh_Start Aug 2017 #28

Something tells me not too many "established" Democrats will get on board for this. leftofcool Aug 2017 #57

How can that be true since Bernie invented the idea? nini Aug 2017 #81

Meh... brooklynite Aug 2017 #31

You don't support single-payer healthcare? Trial_By_Fire Aug 2017 #37

I'm saying Bernie Sanders isn't "working" to pass it... brooklynite Aug 2017 #41

Of course he isnt joeybee12 Aug 2017 #119

Good question leftofcool Aug 2017 #38

Thank you! Snackshack Aug 2017 #53

Thank you, Bernie! chwaliszewski Aug 2017 #58

Go Bernie! Eom LittleGirl Aug 2017 #63

Go Bernie! mountain grammy Aug 2017 #70

Yes! Hey mountain grammy! beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #71

Good to see you too, BMUS mountain grammy Aug 2017 #89

What's his address again? Sgent Aug 2017 #73

LOL leftofcool Aug 2017 #75

It's at the bottom of every page on that website linked in Post #3 above: George II Aug 2017 #83

Do not worry. The senate clearly has the numbers and in the frame of mind Ninsianna Aug 2017 #101

Oh I can tell you stories about Medicare leftofcool Aug 2017 #107

That was my understanding of Medicare. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #172

LOL! Welcome to DU Ninsianna! Keep on posting. I kove your posts! lunamagica Aug 2017 #169

Well thank you lunamagica! Ninsianna Aug 2017 #174

Did you also know that Sanders isn't a Democrat? ProfessorPlum Aug 2017 #194

ZOMG WTF BBQ? NOT A DEMOCRAT? beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #207

Thank you ProfessorPlum Aug 2017 #218

It would be funny if it wasn't so obvious. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #230

LOL R B Garr Aug 2017 #231

should we be campaigning on things the GOP will actually pass? WTF would that be at this point in JCanete Aug 2017 #247

Thanks for this donkees! K&R! nt riderinthestorm Aug 2017 #78

Single Payer it is about time Not Ruth Aug 2017 #127

I'm in cilla4progress Aug 2017 #129

Rallying around a concept without proposing an effective bill just failed hard for the GOP.... SaschaHM Aug 2017 #140

No actually not. The GOP bill made it to the floor, and the GOP lost by only three votes. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #165

Did you know that Sanders is also not a Democrat? ProfessorPlum Aug 2017 #195

K&R. dchill Aug 2017 #158

And this is a great big waste of time...why not try to stabilize the markets? Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #162

what is a waste of time about it? Can you actually think of any legislation that would be good in JCanete Aug 2017 #186

why waste time on an ideal with has 0% chance of moving forward Fresh_Start Aug 2017 #234

can you imagine a compromise that is actually a possibility with the GOP? Whatever that is, we are JCanete Aug 2017 #241

yes, we will be able to make progress w incrementalism Fresh_Start Aug 2017 #249

There is no incentive for the GOP to compromise whatsoever. We have offered nothing for them JCanete Aug 2017 #250

So you're saying it's futile. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #256

I'm saying the point is to win over the american public, not republican legislators. Get the public JCanete Oct 2017 #258

Unicorns that health policy experts say won't work? ehrnst Oct 2017 #259

wow, there are some health policy experts who say it won't work? Color me surprised. JCanete Oct 2017 #260

And here we go.... ehrnst Oct 2017 #261

Kick for Senator Bernie Sanders! Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #181

Way to go, Sanders ProfessorPlum Aug 2017 #196

This whole thread has become a shit show. Agschmid Aug 2017 #206

I think most of the party is just fine ProfessorPlum Aug 2017 #219

Yup. Agschmid Aug 2017 #222

honestly think the only chance we have is that Bernie bows out entirely Fresh_Start Aug 2017 #226

Why should Bernie retire? He's the most popular senator. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #229

I didn't mean bow out of being the senator from Vermont Fresh_Start Aug 2017 #232

Gotta be careful, one's own words can easily be twisted around here and used against oneself. George II Aug 2017 #237

True, but hopefully he'll be forthcoming about his melanoma. ehrnst Oct 2017 #257

Sounds very wise. The talking points have been rejected by voters R B Garr Aug 2017 #233

That is what ignore is for. demmiblue Aug 2017 #238

I don't use the feature, I'd rather see the craziness. Agschmid Aug 2017 #239

Lol! demmiblue Aug 2017 #240

Indeed... Agschmid Aug 2017 #245

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #242

Thanks for the link. Agschmid Aug 2017 #243

You're welcome. R B Garr Aug 2017 #246